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Santa Monica

192 Ann St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia

Recommended by 53 people

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192 Ann St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia

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+61 7 3236 4792
HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM Saturday: Closed Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Santa Monica

Directly outside Central Station on Ann Street, this open-concept hub delivers rapid team lunches, brisk morning coffee runs, and easy after-work wind-downs. Desk-bound workers rely on the swift QR table ordering for loaded burgers, charred sirloin steaks, and crunchy chips that arrive in under ten minutes. Come Friday arvo, the room fills with live music, stacked food towers, and bartenders pulling espresso shots well into the night.

  • Central Station Transit Hub: Directly opposite the station on Ann Street, offering seamless transit access for morning coffee runs or after-work drinks.
  • Under-10-Minute Turnaround: QR ordering and advance group setups ensure burgers, steaks, and share platters hit tables within ten minutes.
  • Late-Day Espresso Service: Full espresso coffee service continues well past standard cafe hours alongside dinner and drinks.
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Built for Speed, Seamless Gatherings, and CBD Convenience

Why Brisbane CBD workers and groups rely on Santa Monica for fast lunches, seamless functions, and station-side dining.

  • Under-10-Minute Meal Turnaround for Busy Workday Lunches

    Pre-ordered dishes and digital ordering consistently arrive at tables in under ten minutes, keeping team bookings and work lunches strictly on schedule.

    We pre-ordered food so all dishes arrived within 10 mins of being seated.

    Kellie

  • Seamless Coordination for High-Stakes Group Functions

    Proactive event coordinators smoothly accommodate last-minute headcount surges and specialized seating requirements for corporate functions and large parties.

    they were very accommodating when we had a last-minute increase in participant numbers. The food was great and prepared promptly

    Yasaman Darabi

  • Warm, Family-Like Hospitality from Morning to Night

    Baristas and floor staff deliver personalized, attentive care that makes daily morning commuters and visiting diners feel completely at home.

    They make a perfect coffee every time and have a little chat with you. It makes you feel like family

    Andrew Miers

  • Stress-Free Corporate Milestone Celebrations

    Proactive event staff alleviate host stress during corporate milestones by managing every service detail with precision and genuine investment.

    proactive, accommodating, and genuinely invested in making our event a success. Her team mirrored her energy and commitment, delivering seamless service

    Tracey Keliher

  • Prime Commuter Access Directly Beside Central Station

    Positioned immediately adjacent to Central Station on Ann Street, offering an effortless commute stop for morning espresso and evening meals.

    Great location, just outside central station. Great ambiance, spacious with lots of tables.

    Erick Tiapson

  • Extended Evening Espresso Service in the Heart of the CBD

    Unlike standard CBD cafes that shutter espresso machines by mid-afternoon, barista-crafted coffee remains available alongside dining into the evening.

    They serve coffee well into the evening – a rare find in this kind of location, and an absolute win if you need a late-day pick-me-up.

    Yoshy “Yoshy” Yone

Signature favorites for quick commuter stops, business lunches, and dinner gatherings.

  • Burger

    My burger wasn't drenched in sauce and held together very well. Was beautifully balanced too.

    Tony Robertson

  • Coffee

    They make a perfect coffee every time and have a little chat with you.

    Andrew Miers

  • Steak

    I was very impressed with the steak which was huge and cooked to perfection, great sides with it too.

    jayde c

  • Brioche brekky burger and coffee combo

    They have a great deal combo of a brioche brekky burger and coffee which will generally hit the spot.

    Matthew Martin

Beyond the menu

Memorable hospitality touches grounded in genuine guest experiences

  • Custom Off-Menu Drink Crafting

    When a guest requested a drink not listed on the cocktail menu, staff collaborated with the barman and kitchen team to press fresh tomatoes on the spot.

  • Tailored Acoustic and Seating Care

    Staff accommodated a hard-of-hearing guest by moving the party inside away from other tables and lowering background music volume.

  • Pre-Ordered Table Coordination

    Team lunches can arrange pre-ordered menus in advance so that all guest dishes arrive within ten minutes of seating.

  • Extended Evening Espresso Service

    Unlike typical CBD cafes that shut espresso bars early, barista-made coffee service continues well into the evening alongside dinner and drinks.

Before you head over

Essential timing and ordering tips for seamless group lunches and quick commuter stops.

  • Pre-Order for Group Lunches

    Organizing a corporate team lunch on a tight schedule can lead to delays; arrange pre-ordered meals in advance so dishes arrive within 10 minutes of being seated.

  • Beat the Morning Commuter Peak

    Arrive before 8:00 AM on weekday mornings to bypass commuter rushes and secure quick barista coffee alongside breakfast combo specials.

  • Order Online via Table QR Codes

    Large dining parties and solo diners alike can bypass waiting for staff by placing individual meal selections instantly via table QR codes.

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